Bacteria — characteristics?
Prokaryotic, single-celled, no nucleus.
Prokaryotes — characteristic?
Lack nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Bacterial classification — kingdoms?
Archaebacteria and Eubacteria.
Binary Fission — process?
Asexual reproduction involving genetic duplication.
Bacteria cell wall — feature?
Provides shape and protection.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek — contribution?
First observed bacteria in the 1600s.
Mutualistic bacteria — example?
Lactobacillus acidophilus aids digestion.
Archaebacteria — environment?
Extreme conditions like high salt, temp.
Eubacteria — cell wall?
Made of peptidoglycan, tougher.
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1. How can understanding the composition of bacterial cell walls be applied in clinical microbiology?
2. Who was the first scientist to observe bacteria and what term did he initially use to describe them?
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